title: Rehabilitation following motor nerve transfers.
abstract: Cortical mapping and relearning are key factors in optimizing patient outcome following motor nerve transfers. To maximize function following nerve transfers, the rehabilitation program must include motor reeducation to initiate recruitment of the weak reinnervated muscles and to establish new motor patterns and cortical mapping. Patient education and a home program are essential to obtain the optimal functional result.
authors.affiliation: University Health Network, 8N-875, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, Canada. christine.novak@utoronto.ca
authors.forename: Christine B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Novak
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000294:innervation*; D016067:Nerve Transfer; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000295:instrumentation; D011182:Postoperative Care